Scammers posing as COVID enforcement officers are 'fining' people in Fleetwood for not wearing face coverings

Scammers are reportedly posing as coronavirus enforcement officers and 'fining' people for not wearing face coverings in Fleetwood.
Scammers posing as coronavirus enforcement officers are reportedly confronting shoppers in Fleetwood and 'fining' those not wearing face coverings, demanding on the spot cash payment. NOTE: This picture shows genuine enforcement officers in Preston and is for illustration purposes only.Scammers posing as coronavirus enforcement officers are reportedly confronting shoppers in Fleetwood and 'fining' those not wearing face coverings, demanding on the spot cash payment. NOTE: This picture shows genuine enforcement officers in Preston and is for illustration purposes only.
Scammers posing as coronavirus enforcement officers are reportedly confronting shoppers in Fleetwood and 'fining' those not wearing face coverings, demanding on the spot cash payment. NOTE: This picture shows genuine enforcement officers in Preston and is for illustration purposes only.

Wyre Council has warned residents to remain vigilant after reports of shoppers being confronted and harassed by fake enforcement officers who are demanding on the spot cash payment after handing out phoney fines to those 'flouting' lockdown rules.

The Council has advised people to only engage with police, or authorised council officers with official ID, to avoid being scammed.

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"Any authorised officer from the police, the council or District Enforcement would always carry ID with them, which you should ask to see if you are at all unsure.

"Also they would never ask for on the spot payments in cash.

"If you have any further information or this has happened to you, please report this to the police."